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as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
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as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
a serpent in their midst had betrayed the revolutionaries to the authorities
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Recent Examples of serpent
The name is derived from Naga, a mythological serpent-like being found in Southeast Asian folklore, while titan is one of the 12 giants of Greek mythology.
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Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
The United Kingdom’s queen consort wore her diamond serpent necklace, a piece that’s been part of Queen Camilla’s personal collection for several years but rarely makes the rounds for public events and engagements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
For tonight’s look, Petsa and Graham looked to the designer’s fall 2026 collection and its serpent-skin dress as a starting point.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
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Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
The United Kingdom’s queen consort wore her diamond serpent necklace, a piece that’s been part of Queen Camilla’s personal collection for several years but rarely makes the rounds for public events and engagements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
For tonight’s look, Petsa and Graham looked to the designer’s fall 2026 collection and its serpent-skin dress as a starting point.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpent
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Ryan, the snake-poker, is the instigator, one of those electrical kids who just makes things happen.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
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The Athletic reported the snake was not actually venomous.—
Eva Flowe
June 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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The Comedy Central series' new episode, which aired Wednesday, continued its season-long thread of mocking Trump and depicting him in a romantic relationship with Satan.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The show continues to run with its gag of depicting Trump with comically small genitals and as Satan’s lover.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Keep your actual and suspected traitors closer – the non-loyal, uncommitted, secretive, suspicious, dishonest, deceitful, chronically negative, and regularly undermining.—
Peter D. Banko,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Both groups were accused of being spies, traitors and collaborators, according to the report.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The poison of vipers is on their lips—and yet stop.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Dangerous reptiles like cobras, mambas, vipers, anacondas and rattlesnakes are all banned from private ownership.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there are lots of potential devils in the details (otherwise there’d be little need for experimental reactors).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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It’s been three years since Spoon’s last album, Lucifer on the Sofa.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Aug. 2025
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Griffin’s other credits include The Bad Guy, Jersey Boys, Lucifer and S.W.A.T., to name just a few.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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